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The SOA advances actuaries as leaders to measure and manage risk to improve financial outcomes for businesses and the public. Through education and research, the SOA helps its members to serve as leaders of the measurement management of risk.

After July 1, 2018 this exam will be revised and renamed the Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics Exam. Learn more.

The syllabus provides an introduction to modeling and covers important actuarial methods that are useful in modeling. A thorough knowledge of calculus and probability is assumed.

The candidate will be introduced to useful frequency and severity models. The candidate will be required to understand the steps involved in the modeling process including determining a suitable model, estimating parameters, and providing measures of confidence. Candidates will also be able to work with aggregate models and credibility models as well as understand the basics of simulation.